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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,026.30, 369,039.45 and 214,922.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,026.30, 369,039.45 and 214,922.30 is: 322,383.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,026.30 : 369,039.45 = 214,922.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,026.30/369,039.45 = 214,922.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,026.30x = 369,039.45 × 214,922.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,026.30x = 79,314,807,384.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,314,807,384.74/246,026.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,383.45

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